Evaluation of Environmental Management Policies

The aim of this research was to analyze the legal frameworks related to environmental management in the municipality of Pombal-PB, checking their effectiveness in promoting environmental health. To this end, the following methodological steps were taken: gathering data and information from public and accessible sources, such as government databases, institutional websites, annual reports and official documents; characterizing the municipality’s environmental management; and calculating the Local Environmental Management Index (IGAL) and the Environmental Health Index (ISA). Based on the results determined, it was found that the municipality has a suitable structure for developing and optimizing local environmental management, with the existence of specific bodies to deal with environmental issues, as well as regulatory resources and management tools aimed at preserving the environment. The result of the Local Environmental Management Index placed the municipality in the medium level of implementation of environmental management instruments, and the resulting value of the Environmental Health Index was in the medium health class.